I'm an eye witness to Obama's motorcade yesterday. The Zocolo and adjoining areas were securely tied up. The city closed down at least two metro stops (that I saw). The microbus I took downtown dropped me off about 1/2 mile from the Zocolo (its regular route) because the city had closed the streets to car traffic. Mucha policia guarded ubiquitous metal gates. Then came the long motorcade. Secret Service everywhere. I honestly did not know that the hoopla was for Obama. I thought it was for the President of Mexico and his very famous wife, Gaviota (Angelica Rivera). I've seen two Popes and I've never seen that kind of security. I saw a Mexican carrying a sign, "Obama Go Home."

I can’t say. I don’t know. This video was taken one block from the Zocolo and there didn’t seem to be that many people lining the streets. I asked my friend’s mother later that day who would be paying for all the security. She said very quickly, the Mexican taxpayer.

You understand, Obama’s not stupid. He’s thinking long term. This is the same administration that is telling Mexican citizens how to apply for food stamps in the US. And you know and I know and everyone knows it’s really about getting votes and retaining power.

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